A new style in MP3 Player design that keeps pace with fashion trendsApacer Technology is releasing two new Audio Steno Series MP3 players at the beginning of June 2005; the Audio Steno AV230 and Audio Steno AB320 create new styles in fashion for this coming summer. Both players feature a seashell as a fresh, new element of design. The Audio Steno AB320 is designed for fashion conscious people eager for a tasteful MP3 player as well as a sharp and stylish accessory. The Audio Steno AV230 is designed for young people and includes a built-in transparent photo frame that allows users to insert their favorite photo to match their personal style, mood or outfit.

The Ocean Series’ design concept was based on the graceful lines of a seashell, one of the most beautiful and pure objects found on earth. They bring users the feeling of summer, beaches, relaxation and precious leisure time. Equipped with a USB 2.0 interface, full MP3 player functionality and data storage capability, Apacer AB320 and AV230 MP3 players are fun ways for users to show their personal character while on the go.

Style and FunctionalityThe Audio Steno AB320 breaks from the cold and rigid look of traditional MP3 players with its sophisticated shell appearance and design. The smooth layers and shell-like contours give the AB320 a natural, organic style as well as a comfortable, pleasing feel when held in your hands. With its 29 grams it's extremely light weight. The AB320 supports .lrc/lyrics3/lyrics3 V1.1 file formats for lyric display. The extra large blue backlit LCM display clearly shows the current device status and simultaneous lyric playback while playing. Furthermore it has FM Radio. Its stylish outlook and practical functions bring fashion and music together, making it an ideal accessory at home, at work, or anywhere on the go. The Audio Steno AB320 will be available in the capacities 128MB, 256MB, 512MB and 1GB.

The Audio Steno AV230 offers extreme flexibility in choosing memory support. Users can either choose a player without built-in memory and use a SD/MMC card for primary storage, or choose one with built-in memory up to 512MB plus a SD/MMC card. The SD/MMC slot allows users to expand memory by using existing flash memory cards up to 1GB that can also be used in other electronic devices, making mobile digital storage more practical and flexible. The Audio Steno AV230 weighs 23 grams. The photo frame is a thoughtful and fashionable addition for users to display images of pets, loved ones or friends, matching their lifestyle right with their personalized AV230 MP3 player.

About Apacer Apacer Technology is one of the global leaders in memory module and digital storage for both hardware and software research and development. Since the company’s inception, Apacer’s focus on recording, reproducing and retaining digital data of all kinds, allows our customers to "Access the best" memory products and services. Apacer is the fifth largest independent DRAM module supplier with a global sales and marketing network to support distributors, OEMs, and retail customers. Apacer has built a reputation for memory modules that offer high performance, reliability and value. Apacer also provides the newest and most exciting digital mobile entertainment devices such as portable photo CD/DVD burners, portable hard disks, USB storage devices, flash cards, card readers and MP3 players. All designed to play, record, share and store the digital content that is part of everyday life.